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Turkey Travel Guide

Turkey is huge and has the travel variety to match its size

Turkey is a melting pot of culture as it is the link between Asia and Europe. For ages travellers have traversed this gorgeous country and the result is an impressive array of architecture, vibrant cultures, tantalising cuisine, different religions and captivating ancient ruins. The natural landscapes are also diverse and entertaining offering gorgeous beaches, unique countryside and rugged coastline.

Istanbul is one of the largest cities in the world and fascinates with its rich history. It is unique in that it stretches along a strait that connects Asia and Europe therefore joining two continents. Witness the marvels of the city as you take a stroll past its ancient streets and look out over the commanding Bosphorous. Turkey is extreme in every possible manner, head to Cappadocia and witness some of the most breathtaking rock formations in the world resembling everything you could imagine; mushrooms, chimneys and even some questionable body parts. Get a peek into the past, way beyond the birth of Christ in the city of Ephesus boasting of one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Its main highlights include the massive theatre, the Temple of Hadrian and the Celsus Library. Antalya is one of the popular resort destinations in Turkey and has a variety of fantastic resorts, bars and restaurants, but head down to Fethiye and the surrounding area to explore the less developed beach areas.

Turkey is simply amazing, its attractions are unique and it has a way of entertaining anyone who visits. Just be sure to allow yourself enough time to see everything, because whilst it covers a huge area, it is also packed from head to toe with places to visit.

Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 7/10 The ruins at Ephesus are the remains of an ancient Greek city which now sit on the outskirts of the modern town of Selçuk and prove a true tourist attraction which draw in hoards of visitors on a daily basis. Rain Time! Unfortunately, the day i visited coincided with the […]

The west coast of Turkey is littered with fantastic beach destinations with crystal clear waters and stunning mountain backdrops. The city of Fethiye is in amongst them with its stunning harbour, array of restaurants and tombs hidden in the cliffs that loom over it. It is a fantastic place to spend some time relaxing, eating […]

Top Backpacking Destinations Ranking: 8.5/10 Cappadocia is a magical place with its main tourist town, Göreme, sitting right at the heart of it. It is a unique destination, and as you approach on the bus and creep over the hill leading into the town you see the beauty of the fairy chimneys and breathtaking landscape […]